Swedish meatballs in cream sauce

Swedish Meatballs

Tender beef-and-pork meatballs in a creamy gravy, finished with a hint of lingonberry.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
480 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

  1. Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk, then mix with the meats, egg, salt, and pepper.

  2. Form into small meatballs.

  3. Melt butter in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides; remove.

  4. Stir the flour into the pan drippings, then whisk in the broth.

  5. Simmer until thickened, stir in the cream, then return the meatballs.

  6. Heat through and serve with lingonberry if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories
480 kcal
Protein
28g
Carbs
18g
Fat
32g
Fiber
1g

Tips

  • Keep meatballs small and even.
  • A touch of allspice is traditional.

Variations

  • Add ground nutmeg.
  • Serve over egg noodles.

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